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A 30-year-old male asked:
wikipedia and online sources state zyprexa is a thienobenzodiazepine. does that mean zyprexa can have anti anxiety function? i have schizophrenia &ocd
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Dr. Milton Alvis, jranswered
Preventive Medicine 41 years experience
Zyprexa, like nearly: ALL Rx medications are single molecules, FDA approved (based on human trials) as reasonable to be marketed for specific FDA "Indication(s)". How any given individual's behavior changes as a result of taking any given amount varies widely & is NOT totally predictable in advance. Meds rarely (if ever) solve human problems. They are only tools which may alter behavior(s) in various ways.
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Is it safe to take zyprexa (olanzapine) while pregnant or breastfeeding?
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Dr. Patrick Weixanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cat. C: Zyprexa (olanzapine) is a category c medication for pregnancy, meaning that the risks and benefits need to be carefully balanced and evaluated but no serious adverse events are yet described. Do not suddenly stop any medicine until talking with your doctor. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is safer than many drugs such as lithium or Depakote used for similar indications. It is listed as "possibly unsafe" for lactation.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
What exactly is generalized anxiety disorder (gad)?
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Dr. Eric Andersonanswered
Psychiatry 21 years experience
GAD: Gad is the presence of anxiety that is impairing, problematic, and/or extreme. The anxiety is present most days, throughout the day, and does not have to have a trigger. The anxiety tends to be about anything & everything (hence the generalized part) and out-of-proportion to the reality of one's situation. It's rooted in biological, life story, dimensional, spiritual and/or behavioral perspectives.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
What are the best treatments for gad, social anxiety, and free-floating anxiety?
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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsianswered
General Practice 18 years experience
Mindfulness: Reading on "mindfulness" is an effective way to treat anxiety without medications.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
What do you do when you're experiencing anxiety attacks?
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Dr. Janet Greenhutanswered
Preventive Medicine 43 years experience
4:7:8 breathing: Dr. Andrew weill recommends this breathing technique: put the tip of your tongue behind your upper teeth, breathe in through your mouth for a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7, then exhale through slightly pursed lips for a count of 8. Practice twice a day, but don't do more than 4 breath cycles at a time. It can be useful when you start to feel anxious or any time for relaxation.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Does weight loss affect olanzapine?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 34 years experience
No: Side effect of Olanzapine is weight gain. So if you are trying to loose weight this might work against you. Also Olanzapine creates Insulin insensitivity so if you are diabetic need to be careful to prevent ketosis and hyperglycemic episodes.
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